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VN12 TUW

2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,892 mi
Last recorded35,892 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC14,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 TUW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800 XC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 35,892 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 35,522 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,395 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 33,374 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 23,373 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 18,474 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 15,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,285 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 800 XC?

Based on 4,191 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

92.2%
Pass Rate
1,313
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 5
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VN12 TUW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 14,936 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger 800 XC fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 TUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 800 XC typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger 800 XC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN12 TUW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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